Citric Acid Free Classic Beef Burgers

Total time22 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time12 min

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 ½ lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
Laura's Lean Beef All Natural Ground Beef 96/4 Kroger 93% Lean/7% Fat Ground Beef Simple Truth Organic Grass Fed Ground Beef 85/15 Simple Truth Organic Grass Fed Ground Beef 90/10 Pre Brands 85% Lean Grass Fed and Finished Ground Beef
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1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
1 tbsp neutral oil (such as canola oil or vegetable oil)
4 slices american cheese or cheddar cheese (optional)

For serving

4 hamburger buns
1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
4 leaves green leaf or iceberg lettuce (optional)
1 large tomato, sliced (optional)
½ small white onion, thinly sliced (optional)
ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise, to taste (optional)

Instructions

1
Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions (about 6 oz each). Gently form each into a patty roughly 3/4 inch thick, pressing a shallow dimple into the center of each with your thumb to prevent doming during cooking. Season both sides generously with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
2
Heat the oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet or heavy skillet over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers and just begins to smoke.

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